Rutungia Gram Panchayat, Baliguda
Rutungia is a Gram Panchayat located in the Kandhamal district of Odisha. It falls under the Baliguda Panchayat Samiti and Kandhamal Zila Parishad. Rutungia Gram Panchayat covers a total of 17 villages, including Aswabisha, Badungia, and Balimusti. It is headed by an elected Sarpanch, while administrative work is handled by the Panchayat Secretary.
List of Villages in Rutungia Gram Panchayat
Rutungia Gram Panchayat covers the following villages.
| Sl. No. | Village |
|---|---|
| 1 | Aswabisha |
| 2 | Badungia |
| 3 | Balimusti |
| 4 | Dapakia |
| 5 | Dingelikia |
| 6 | Kadiganda |
| 7 | Katrikia |
| 8 | Kunamaha |
| 9 | Kutiguda |
| 10 | Rutungia |
| 11 | Salaguda |
| 12 | Sariketa |
| 13 | Shirispanga |
| 14 | Srambukia |
| 15 | Suli |
| 16 | Tarashel |
| 17 | Uhakia |
Panchayati Raj Structure for Rutungia Gram Panchayat
Rutungia Gram Panchayat is part of Odisha's three-tier Panchayati Raj structure. The three levels are described below.
Tier 1: Gram Panchayat (GP)
Rutungia Gram Panchayat is the village-level Panchayati Raj institution. It handles local development and basic civic services such as drinking water, sanitation, street lighting and village infrastructure.
Tier 2: Block Panchayat (BP)
Baliguda Panchayat Samiti is the intermediate-level Panchayati Raj institution for Rutungia Gram Panchayat. It coordinates development activities across Gram Panchayats in its area.
Tier 3: District Panchayat (DP)
Kandhamal Zila Parishad is the district-level Panchayati Raj institution for Rutungia Gram Panchayat. It coordinates development planning and activities at the district level.
FAQs about Rutungia Gram Panchayat
Where is Rutungia Gram Panchayat located?
Rutungia Gram Panchayat is located in the Kandhamal district of Odisha. It falls under the Baliguda Panchayat Samiti.
How many villages come under Rutungia Gram Panchayat?
17 villages come under Rutungia Gram Panchayat: Aswabisha, Badungia, Balimusti, Dapakia, and Dingelikia and 12 others.
Which Panchayat Samiti does Rutungia Gram Panchayat come under?
Rutungia Gram Panchayat comes under Baliguda Panchayat Samiti, the intermediate-level Panchayati Raj institution in Kandhamal district.
Which District Panchayat does Rutungia Gram Panchayat come under?
Kandhamal Zila Parishad is the district-level Panchayati Raj institution for Rutungia Gram Panchayat.
How many tiers does the Panchayati Raj structure of Odisha have?
Odisha follows a three-tier structure. Rutungia Gram Panchayat sits at the village level, Baliguda Panchayat Samiti at the intermediate level and Kandhamal Zila Parishad at the district level.
Who heads Rutungia Gram Panchayat?
Rutungia Gram Panchayat is headed by an elected Sarpanch. Day-to-day administrative work is handled by the Panchayat Secretary.
What does Rutungia Gram Panchayat do?
Rutungia Gram Panchayat handles local development and basic civic services in its villages, such as drinking water, sanitation, street lighting and village infrastructure.